Counseling Reflections

Resilience, Confidence, Achievement and Humor

Resilience, Confidence, Achievement and Humor

Usain Bolt’s remarkable journey in athletics offers a vivid illustration of resilience in action. Renowned for his humor and camaraderie, Bolt’s approach to his sport transcends the boundaries of individual achievement. Truly, he could not have achieved greatness without the support of his teammates, family, and coaches. His relationship with his teammates, underpinned by mutual respect and collective aspiration, exemplifies how individual pursuits can be enriched and amplified by the support of a community, even in the most solitary of endeavors. Humans are social creatures that respond in environments of positive reinforcement.

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Vocation Motivation

Vocation Motivation: Home is Where the Heart is

One of the greatest secrets in the therapeutic community is resilience, as previously mentioned. This resilience give us the strength to say “I’m not giving up, I can cope the best way I can, but I am not giving up.” When we don’t give up on our family, friends and self we find better ways to live in that “heart” place. The therapeutic space is one of transformation, where resilience and coping mechanisms are not just discussed but practiced and honed. It’s a realm where the resilience of the human spirit is celebrated, embodying the determination to persevere and find meaning in the heart’s deepest recesses.

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Autism and Immune Support

Autism Hope: Autism Linked to Immune System Problems

Autism, viewed through the lens of immune disorder research, offers both challenges and opportunities. It calls for resilience from families and individuals, a commitment from researchers, and an empathetic response from society. By embracing an informed, hopeful approach to autism, we can empower those on the spectrum to lead fulfilling lives. As we continue to seek understanding and solutions, let us do so with the knowledge that while the path may be complex, it is traversed together, with hope as our guide.

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Microactions and positive psychology

Embracing Change: The Transformative Power of MicroActions in Mental Health

At the heart of positive psychology lies the pursuit of human strength, happiness, and well-being. This field encourages us to embrace proactive measures to enhance our mental health and lead more fulfilling lives. Microactions, with their emphasis on cultivating positive habits, align seamlessly with the principles of positive psychology, offering a practical pathway to nurturing our well-being. It helps us to avoid feeling overwhelmed by making life feel more manageable.

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Counseling, Anger and Archetypes

Counseling, Anger And Healing With Archetypes

Joseph Campbell’s seminal work, “The Hero of a Thousand Faces,” intersects psychology, mythology, religion, and wellness, emphasizing the vital role of storytelling and myth in our psychological makeup. Campbell reminds us, “Find a place inside where there’s joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.” Stories give us frameworks to process and prepare for life’s complexities. Our earliest memories are coated in the goodness of a story, our story.

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